Syed Saif Ul Hassan 
Sep 22, 2025
Apple's foldable iPhone and touchscreen MacBook Pro remained in the rumour mill until now, as a credible source hinted at the latter's debut in 2026.
Ming-Chi Kuo, a renowned analyst, recently announced on X (called Twitter before Elon Musk's takeover) that mass production of the long-awaited MacBook Pro, speculated to be sporting an OLED touchscreen, is expected to begin by late 2026.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also validated Kuo’s timeline, adding that he initially reported on Apple's plans for a touchscreen MacBook Pro back in 2023.
To introduce the purported touchscreen MacBook Pro, Apple originally eyed late 2025, but Gurman now claims that the schedule has been pushed back, and the timeline for the device is likely late 2026 or early 2027.
The one-of-a-kind touchscreen MacBook comes to break the bubble Apple has willingly dwelled in. The bubble in question is the absence of touchscreen property in Apple's flagship laptops, discounting the iPad, which the tech giant believes fulfilled that role.
As of now, considering the ever-evolving dynamics of the market, Apple appears to be compelled to reimagine its stance. This change in plans comes as iPad sales have dropped suddenly, and many users are seeking touch support on laptops due to the evolution of consumer expectations.
The long-awaited transition to touchscreen MacBooks is partially driven by Windows laptops bringing touchscreens as their principal feature.
